Explore the Family Name Mogford
The meaning of Mogford
English: habitational name from Mogworthy in Rackenford (Devon). The placename derives from the Old English personal name Mogga + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Mogford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mogford has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mogford was ranked 113519th in popularity, whereas, by 2010, it had fallen to 115639th, a decrease of 1.87%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Mogford slightly increased during this same period, from 143 in 2000 to 151 in 2010 — a rise of 5.59%. The proportion of people with the Mogford surname per 100k remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #115,639 | -1.87% |
| Count | 143 | 151 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mogford
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were some changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Mogford between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (95.8%) of those with the Mogford surname identified as White. By 2010, though still the majority, the percentage of Mogfords identifying as White had decreased to 92.05%, a drop of 3.91%. During this time, there was also an emergence of individuals with the Mogford surname identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, both representing 3.31% of Mogfords in 2010. There were no Mogfords who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 92.05% | -3.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |